Transitional kindergarten · Napa
14 of Napa’s public and charter campuses ran a TK class in 2025–26, enrolling 429 four-year-olds.
Source: CDE 2025–26 October enrollment count, 14 campuses in Napa.
Eligibility
Who can start TK in 2027–28?
Children who turn 4 by September 1, 2027 can start, and it’s free.
Age
Is my child old enough?
A birthday from September 2, 2022 through September 1, 2023 (our arithmetic from the rule). A child who turns 5 by September 1 starts kindergarten instead.
Rule: California Education Code § 48000 (opens in a new tab)
Cost
Does TK cost anything?
No. TK is a free public school year before kindergarten, and enrolling is optional. Hours, before- and after-school care and open seats vary by campus, so ask the school.
Campuses
Which Napa campuses have a TK class?
14 campuses in Napa had a TK class in 2025–26.
Campuses by TK headcount
42in TK
McPherson Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 18th percentile
40in TK
Alta Heights Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 74Developing · 45th percentile
40in TK
Phillips Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 67Needs Support · 5th percentile
39in TK
Browns Valley Elementary
Grades TK–8 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 77Solid · 60th percentile
39in TK
Napa Valley Language Academy
Grades TK–5 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 75Solid · 51st percentile
38in TK
Willow Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 73Developing · 36th percentile
37in TK
Northwood Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 81Strong · 76th percentile
36in TK
West Park Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 72Developing · 30th percentile
31in TK
Bel Aire Park Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 74Developing · 44th percentile
20in TK
Pueblo Vista Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 82Strong · 79th percentile
20in TK
Vichy Elementary
Grades TK–6 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 83Strong · 80th percentile
19in TK
Shearer Elementary
Grades TK–8 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 70Needs Support · 16th percentile
17in TK
Snow Elementary
Grades TK–5 · Napa Valley Unified
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 11th percentile
11in TK
Stone BridgeCharter
Grades TK–8 · Napa Valley Unified · Check how it admits students.
Scope Score 74Developing · 42nd percentile
Each campus’s TK headcount is from the state’s 2025–26 October enrollment count. Each Scope Score and percentile compares a school’s elementary grades with California elementary schools. A campus without elementary results shows none.
Each headcount counts the students enrolled on one October day, so it shows who enrolled, not seats open now. A campus missing here may still run TK; confirm with the school or district.
Before TK
Too young for TK? Where can my child go?
Napa has 66 licensed child care programs.
39
child care centers27
family child care homesA child born after September 1, 2023 isn’t old enough for TK in 2027–28. Until they are, look at Napa’s centers and family child care homes, and ask each one about ages and openings.
Licensed programs from the California Community Care Licensing Division: child care centers as of August 13, 2026, family child care homes as of May 25, 2025. A license is not a quality rating or a current opening.